Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence Indigenous People Since its original landmark publication

Since its original landmark publication in 1980

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Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence Indigenous People Since its original landmark publicationBy Maisha Oso, Illustrated by Candice Bradley Before the Ships is a powerful and poetic celebration of the early roots of Black history. The great achievements and accomplishments across Africa prior to the Transatlantic slave trade are told through melodious text and evocative illustrations, that culminate into the strength and resilience of modern day Black people. For so many of us, the first introduction to Black history begins with lessons about